Entertainment

Des Moines Social Club – Where do you go for circus classes, theater performances, cooking classes, musical performances, and pop-up art galleries? The Des Moines Social Club, of course! Visit this new eclectic arts and entertainment venue, and see what’s happening.

*Downtown Farmer’s Market – If you are in town Saturday morning come visit the exciting downtown farmers market with nearly 300 vendors from 58 Iowa counties. Thousands of people from all over Iowa come out for this fun and exuberant affair. Whether you are in the mood for breakfast burritos, eggrolls, cupcakes, some produce or getting some jam stop on by.

Iowa Science Center – Bringing the kids? Try our interactive science learning areas, live programs and hands-on activities encouraging learning and fun for all ages. An IMAX theater and a planetarium are also located inside.

Des Moines Performing Arts – See what plays and dance performances we have in store. Des Moines receives professional touring productions direct from Broadway.

Shopping

Jordan Creek – Interested in some serious shopping? Drive on over to West Des Moines and shop till you drop.

*East Village – A quick twenty-minute walk from the hotel there are hip eateries, boutiques, antiques and a wide variety of other retail establishments. How to get there.

Outdoor Activities

Photo by Jim Zeller

Gray’s Lake – Feel like getting some exercise in with a nice view? Try the ever popular loop around Gray’s Lake.

B Cycle bike rental – Des Moines is a bike friendly city! Want to rent a bike and go for a ride? Check out this bike rental company and this map.

Sky Walk Map Access – Interested in a climate-controlled stroll through the city? Des Moines has over 4 miles of skywalk access to many of its downtown buildings. Take advantage of this app to navigate the skywalk.